Signed Universal Genève, Tri-Compax Model, Ref. 52'502, No. 1'069'059, Manufactured in 1945

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Universal. A 14k Gold Triple Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch with Moon Phases
Signed Universal Genève, Tri-Compax Model, Ref. 52'502, No. 1'069'059, Manufactured in 1945
Movement: Manual, Cal. UG 287, stamped UOW, 17 jewels
Dial: Silvered, Arabic numerals, four subsidiary dials, two windows for day and date
Case: 14k gold, snap on back, two rectangular buttons in the band, 35mm diam.
Buckle: Associated gold plated buckle
Accompanied By: A Universal Extract from the Archives

Special notice

This lot is offered without reserve. This watch is pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the auction. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.

Lot Essay

Universal Genève produced the Tri-Compax from the 1940s through the 1960s. The Tri-Compax watches came in a variety of sizes and styles. The present watch has a very charming aesthetic featuring a silvered dial, blued steel hands and a tachymeter scale to the outside of the dial calibrated for miles. The Arabic numerals offer a vintage style and furthermore the 14k gold case and movement that is stamped UOW indicates it was made especially for the American market.

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